There were 51 Races on Monday 1st May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Beverley, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
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Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well as there are many promising contenders with varying levels of experience and potential. Some horses of interest include 2.25/1 (4) SCOOPS AHOY, 3/1 (3) PONGA, 5/1 (13) PORT AND STARBURD, 7/1 (11) MATCH THAT, 8.5/1 (8) BAZBALL, 10/1 (7) UP THE JAZZ, 16/1 (2) NELLIE LEYLAX, and 25/1 (9) GRECIAN PRINCESS, as they all have positive points in their summary that suggest they could perform well. However, it is important to keep in mind that form and other factors can change quickly in horse racing, so any prediction should be taken with caution.

Scoops Ahoy shaped with promise on his debut, finishing second over C&D, and he appeals as a leading contender with improvement likely. However, the vote goes to PONGA, who also hit the woodwork on his racecourse bow and the third did that form no harm when narrowly denied here last month. Drawn well in stall five, he can score at the second time of asking. Match That is another to consider.

Unless the market vibes are notably strong surrounding the newcomers it may pay to focus on those with experience, with SCOOPS AHOY selected to go one place better than on last month's C&D debut. Ponga also filled the runner-up spot on his debut and is second choice ahead of the selection's stablemate Match That, who faded out of it on her heavy-ground debut but the fact she went off favourite suggests she's well regarded and she may last longer this time.

Preference is for SCOOPS AHOY, with Ponga and Match That feared most. The newcomers need a market check.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the information provided, 2.75/1 (1) HERAKLES and 3.5/1 (6) MISTAMAC seem like potential contenders as they both have shown they can perform well in previous races and are now switching to handicap company. 7/1 (4) ZUFFOLO also seems like a consistent runner but has been off for six months, so it is uncertain whether they will return in the same form. 7/1 (8) AZUCENA and 8/1 (2) MISS BRAZEN also have potential, but their form has been affected by factors such as time off and unsuitable ground. The remaining horses, 10/1 (7) TASEVER, 10/1 (5) STRENGTH 'N HONOUR, 16/1 (10) SILVERLODE, 22/1 (3) ABSOLUTELYFLAWLESS, and 40/1 (9) PARR FIRE, all have had mixed performances and would need to significantly improve or have other horses underperform to have a chance.

TASEVER showed a decent level of ability in four runs last season and he receives a tentative vote in what looks an open contest. The gelded son of Tasleet has untapped potential moving into handicaps and a return to turf should be in his favour. Herakles landed a gamble when winning at Newcastle in December and he's worthy of consideration, along with Absolutelyflawless, who could be well treated judged on her juvenile form.

MISS BRAZEN shaped quite well on her Thirsk reappearance and could have a fitness edge over some of these so she's the suggestion. Herakles and Mistamac, first and third in a Newcastle novice at the end of 2022, could have more to offer in handicaps this year and also make the shortlist.

This drop in trip looks likely to suit TASEVER. Herakles and Mistamac are set for an interesting rematch.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, 1.38/1 (6) RIVER USK Reappearance and 9/1 (4) REGINALD CHARLES seem like the most likely horses to perform well. 1.38/1 (6) RIVER USK Reappearance has solid claims, showed improvement in his last handicap, and has leading claims from an unchanged mark. 9/1 (4) REGINALD CHARLES made the frame in three of his five starts last year and is likely to be a player with a hood applied for the first time on his reappearance.

RIVER USK made a pleasing return to action when finishing second at Catterick last month and, from an unchanged mark, Richard Fahey's charge is taken to go one better. Tilt At Windmills merits consideration on her first foray into handicap company, while Vince Le Prince, who was highly tried in some warm handicaps last season, is no forlorn hope down in class.

RIVER USK made a promising return to action at Catterick last month and can go one better off the same mark. Tilt At Windmills and Wurkin Ninetofive are possible improvers now moving into handicap company and head the dangers.

Solid contender RIVER USK (nap) is taken to open his account. Reginald Charles is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

It is difficult to predict with certainty, but based on the summary, 4/1 (2) GLORY AND GOLD and 4/1 (4) EPONINA seem to be the more appealing candidates with recent creditable performances in their handicaps and potential for improvement. However, it is worth considering factors such as ground conditions and first-time headgear for 3/1 (5) STELLAR QUEEN, and potential for a positive effect from a return to C&D for 12/1 (7) JAZZ SAMBA.

EPONINA seems to have plenty going for her here with a decent draw in stall three and winning form over seven furlongs. She races off a mark of 65 here and has won off higher in the past, suggesting that the veteran can go well. Gentle Ellen and Glory And Gold represent stables in good form and may be the ones to follow the selection home.

EPONINA was a shade too free when fourth back on turf at Nottingham recently and, with this drop back in trip a good move, she gets the nod ahead of Stellar Queen, who is also likely to benefit from going back down in distance. Jazz Samba's best effort to date was when second here last season and she is best of the rest.

Most of the field have something to prove but a chance is taken on KARATAYKA handling the ground.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

It is difficult to predict which horse will do well based on the limited information provided in the summary. However, 3.5/1 (5) MAKALU and 7/1 (1) SWINGING EDDIE are mentioned as horses to consider, while 14/1 (6) CLOTHERHOLME and 20/1 (3) ICE SHADOW are deemed less likely to win.

MAKALU was left with too much to do on his return at Thirsk when running on into second place. If he improves for his first start in eight months, the four-year-old could come home in front, although Reclaim Victory has some good all-weather form and she could be a danger to all. Distinction is potentially well handicapped and may not be too far away.

ONE HART has failed to fire the last twice but he's now 5 lb lower than for his Newcastle success in February and will have every chance if able to bounce back. Likely to come on for his reappearance spin at Thirsk, Spartakos is feared most with conditions in his favour. Ebury could also have a say in the finish if responding well to the first-time visor, while Makalu is also shortlisted.

On the back of a very encouraging reappearance, MAKALU could well go one better. Spartakos is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

It is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well based on this summary, as each horse has varying levels of success and potential. However, 2.75/1 (5) ON THE RIVER appears to be the most promising based on recent form, having won a 16-runner handicap race at Pontefract after a 7-month break and still being fairly low-mileage. 5.5/1 (4) ASDAA also has three AW wins this winter and arrives fit from a creditable third in a 7-runner handicap at Newcastle. 16/1 (7) MOTARAJEL has a good record at the track and may sharpen up for this first start in almost 6 months.

On The River may prove popular here under a penalty after winning at Pontefract, but he needs to take a step forward here to follow up and may struggle. Richard Fahey has trained two of the last four winners of this contest, suggesting that CUBANA HABANA has a solid chance in first-time cheekpieces and he has to be of interest dropping back in trip, despite top weight. Nasim could also have a say if he can recapture his 2022 form.

This looks wide open and with that in mind it could pay to take a chance on Richard Fahey's CUBANA HABANA. His exploits proved mixed in handicaps last term but a good pace to aim back at 1m on return should play to his strengths and he's now operating from a career-low mark. Pontefract scorer On The River is feared most under a penalty, ahead of Nasim and Ugo Gregory.

Ugo Gregory is handicapped to win but CUBANA HABANA drops in class for his reappearance and he can take full advantage.
Class & Speed Card
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

5/1 (5) ANIERES GIRL looks like the horse with the most potential to do well based on the summary. She has shown improvement in her recent runs and is expected to take a step forward with the increase in distance.

ANIERES GIRL must be a key player based on the fact she has previous course experience and her pedigree suggests that she could be a factor now facing a stiffer test of stamina. She is entitled to come on from her seasonal debut at Nottingham last month, but Blue Yonder is also open to improvement over the trip and is feared most on his return to turf. Khal disappointed at Chelmsford last time out but cannot be ruled out for a reputable stable.

ANIERES GIRL shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests on her respective return at Nottingham 3 weeks ago and, having ran her best race at this venue on her final start as a juvenile last term, she could be worth chancing to take a step forward with this trip expected to suit. Blue Yonder rates a big threat following his recent Southwell third, with King Harry also worth monitoring on return/handicap debut.

A maiden handicap in all but name. On recent form BLUE YONDER has the best claims.
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